Victims of sexual offences face ‘postcode lottery’ with police, says home secretary – UK politics live
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UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood stated that victims of sexual offenses face a "postcode lottery" regarding police response and investigation standards. This statement was made in response to reports that up to 50% of officers in sexual violence and rape squads are trainees. The government plans to establish specialist squads in every police force to address this disparity. The article also discusses the trend of politicians expressing outrage at crimes committed by asylum seekers or foreign nationals, and the spread of claims suggesting men from certain backgrounds have a propensity to commit certain crimes. Finally, the article mentions a review of the Department of Work and Pensions following a benefits scandal.
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